6 Jul 2022

Seven arrests, 5kg of methamphetamine seized in police raids

7:40 am on 6 July 2022

Police have disrupted a major methamphetamine network and arrested seven people on a total of 50 charges.

Police seized methamphetamine, firearms and cash.

Police seized methamphetamine, firearms and cash during searches this week. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

Following an eight-month investigation, searches were carried out across Northland, Auckland and Christchurch this week.

An estimated 5kg of methamphetamine, three firearms and associated ammunition, and about $100,000 cash were seized.

Six men and one women, aged from 18 to 52, with reported links to the Head Hunter and King Cobra gangs, were arrested.

They face a total of 50 charges including manufacture and supply of the Class A controlled drug methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a firearm, and participating in an organised criminal group.

Police said the operation dismantled a large methampetamine laboratory in the Far North, and uncovered a significant drug dealing network centred in the Northland and Auckland regions.

They are not ruling out further arrests as the investigation continues.

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